Crime

Uniform Crime Reports Reports on crime in the United States, from 1995-present. Includes hate crimes statistics and figures for crimes against law enforcement officers.

Poverty

Poverty (U.S. Census Bureau) Numbers of people living in poverty in the United States, detailed tables and historical figures, as well as poverty definition and thresholds.

Poverty Guidelines, Research, and Measurement Federal guidelines and thresholds for determining poverty, as well as links to poverty-related research and articles. From the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Business, Economics, & Trade Information

Business Patterns (since 1998) County, ZIP Code, and Metro Business Patterns, providing data on numbers of establishments, employment, and payroll. Figures are also available by SIC code for 1994-1997.